{"id":3659,"date":"2026-10-21T10:28:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T10:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digimarketing.sg\/blog\/?p=3659"},"modified":"2026-10-21T17:14:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T17:14:13","slug":"edge-grant-vs-psg-grant-what-has-changed-for-singapore-businesses-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digimarketing.sg\/blog\/edge-grant-vs-psg-grant-what-has-changed-for-singapore-businesses-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EDGE Grant vs PSG Grant: What Has Changed for Singapore Businesses in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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EDGE Grant vs PSG Grant: What Has Changed for Singapore Businesses in 2026?<\/a><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Singapore businesses have traditionally relied on government grants to adopt digital solutions, improve productivity, automate operations, and support business growth. One of the most widely used schemes was the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), which helped eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offset the cost of approved IT solutions and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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However, Singapore’s business grant landscape changed significantly in 2026 with the introduction of the EDGE Grant.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The EDGE Grant was launched on 30 September 2026, bringing together the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant, and Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) under a single framework. This change gives businesses a more streamlined way to explore funding for digitalisation, productivity improvements, innovation, and international expansion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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So, what is the difference between the EDGE Grant and the PSG Grant? What has changed for Singapore businesses, and how can companies identify the right funding opportunity in 2026?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This guide explains the key differences, eligibility requirements, funding limits, application process, and practical considerations for businesses planning their next growth or digital transformation project.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What Is the EDGE Grant in Singapore?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The EDGE Grant<\/a> is a business funding scheme introduced by Enterprise Singapore to simplify access to government support for companies looking to strengthen their capabilities and improve competitiveness.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before EDGE, businesses generally needed to determine whether their project was suitable for the PSG, EDG, or MRA Grant. Each scheme had a distinct purpose, eligibility criteria, and application process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EDGE brings these support areas together under one grant framework, allowing businesses to explore eligible activities based on their operational needs and growth objectives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Depending on the selected activity, eligible companies may receive up to 70% funding support for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs for internationalisation and sustainability activities. For other activities, support can reach up to 50% for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Companies can receive up to S$100,000 in total grant support per financial year, subject to the applicable activity requirements and funding limits.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The grant operates on a reimbursement basis. Businesses must complete the approved project and pay the eligible expenses in full before submitting their claims.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Was the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) was designed to help Singapore SMEs improve business productivity by adopting pre-approved IT solutions, digital tools, and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The grant supported the adoption of technology that could help businesses reduce manual work, streamline processes, improve efficiency, and manage daily operations more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Examples of solutions traditionally supported under PSG included eligible accounting systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, inventory management systems, human resource management solutions, and other pre-approved digital or equipment solutions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Eligible SMEs could receive up to 50% support for qualifying costs, subject to the applicable grant cap and solution-specific requirements. The previous PSG scheme offered up to S$30,000 in grant support.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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PSG was particularly useful for businesses that wanted to adopt established, pre-approved solutions rather than undertake a broader business transformation project.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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However, PSG had a narrower scope than the new EDGE framework because it focused primarily on productivity solutions and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Important 2026 update:<\/b> PSG ceased accepting new applications on 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026 onwards, businesses should explore the EDGE Grant<\/a> for eligible new projects. Previously submitted PSG applications and ongoing approved projects continue to be handled under the relevant existing arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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EDGE Grant vs PSG Grant: Key Differences in 2026\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The most important difference is the scope of support. PSG focused on productivity solutions and equipment, whereas EDGE brings together several types of business development support under one framework.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Feature<\/b><\/p><\/td>

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EDGE Grant in 2026<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Main purpose<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Improve productivity through eligible IT solutions and equipment<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Support productivity, digitalisation, business development, and wider growth activities<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Application status<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Closed to new applications from 30 September 2026<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Available from 30 September 2026<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Funding coverage<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Activity-dependent support levels<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Maximum support<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Up to S$30,000 under the previous PSG scheme<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Up to S$100,000 annually across eligible EDGE activities<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Digital solutions<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Pre-approved solutions and equipment<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Eligible digital solutions, integrated systems, equipment, and other approved activities<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Broader business development<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Limited by PSG’s defined scope<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Includes eligible strategy, innovation, internationalisation, sustainability, and other activities<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Application approach<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Select an eligible PSG solution<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Identify the appropriate EDGE activity and submit an application for that activity<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Payment arrangement<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Subject to PSG claim requirements<\/span><\/p><\/td>

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Note: Funding percentages and caps depend on the specific activity, qualifying costs, and applicable eligibility conditions. The EDGE annual cap is shared across eligible activities; it is not a separate S$100,000 allowance for every project.<\/span><\/i><\/p>

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1. A Broader Range of Business Activities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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The previous PSG Grant concentrated on eligible productivity solutions and equipment. EDGE provides a broader framework that includes digitalisation alongside other areas of business improvement.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For example, a company seeking to introduce an eligible business software solution may explore the relevant EDGE digitalisation activity. A company planning a broader transformation project may also investigate eligible activities involving business strategy, innovation, or sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This wider scope can help businesses consider their technology investments alongside their long-term growth plans.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2. A Consolidated Grant Framework<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Previously, companies had to identify whether PSG, EDG, or MRA best matched their business needs. Although the schemes served different purposes, understanding which grant applied to a particular project could add complexity to the planning process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EDGE consolidates these schemes under a single framework.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Businesses can now begin by identifying their objectives and exploring the corresponding eligible activities rather than treating the former schemes as separate entry points.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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However, consolidation does not mean every project qualifies automatically. Each EDGE activity has its own eligibility criteria, supported costs, deliverables, and application requirements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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3. A Higher Overall Annual Funding Limit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The former PSG Grant offered up to S<\/span>30,000insupport.UnderEDGE,companiescanaccessuptoS<\/span>100,000 in total grant support per financial year across eligible activities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This is a broader annual funding framework, not a guaranteed grant amount or a direct increase in the funding available for every individual digital solution.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Be cautious of agencies that focus primarily on promises such as “100 backlinks every month.” A large number of low-quality or irrelevant links does not automatically create a strong SEO profile.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Within the overall S<\/span>100,000annualcap,uptoS<\/span>30,000 can be used for designated categories covering single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems, and pre-scoped equipment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This distinction is important for SMEs planning multiple projects. Companies should check the applicable cap for each activity before allocating their grant budget.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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4. Funding Support Depends on the Activity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Under PSG, eligible SMEs could receive up to 50% support for qualifying costs. EDGE uses activity-specific funding levels.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For most EDGE activities, support can reach up to 50% for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs. Eligible internationalisation and sustainability activities can receive up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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These are maximum support levels rather than guaranteed reimbursement rates. Businesses must verify the current funding terms for their chosen activity before committing to a project.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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5. Greater Emphasis on Business Growth<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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PSG was primarily intended to help businesses adopt productivity-enhancing solutions. EDGE covers a wider range of eligible business objectives, including international expansion, innovation, sustainability, and capability development.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For companies planning to scale operations, enter overseas markets, or strengthen internal processes, this broader approach may provide more relevant funding opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The key is to select a project that matches an eligible activity and delivers the required outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Who Is Eligible for the EDGE Grant?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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EDGE is intended for eligible businesses registered in Singapore. The general eligibility requirements include:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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